Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 300
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 40.1k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
eric@chinaglobalsouth.com
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Host
Eric Olander - Journalist covering China’s engagement with Africa and the Global South.
Cobus van Staden - Asia-Africa scholar focused on China’s relationships with Africa and the Global South.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Emeka Umejei - China’s Media Influence In Africa, Content-sharing Agreements, Journalist Training, Chinese Reporting Models, Media Independence, And Decolonization.
Huiyi Chen - Namibia’s Strategy For Engaging China, Translating High-level Diplomacy Into Economic Outcomes, Chinese Investment, Value Addition, And Lessons For Other African Governments.
Ovigwe Eguegu - Namibia’s Strategy For Engaging China, Attracting Chinese Investment, Industrialization, Job Creation, And How African Governments Can Strengthen Their Bargaining Position With Beijing.
Recent Topics
Episodes
China, Africa and the Fight Against Telecom Fraud
October 09, 2026
China-Africa security cooperation is expanding beyond military ties into cross-border law enforcement, as Chinese-linked telecom fraud operations spread across Africa. Joint investigations, intelligence sharing and police partnerships are becoming increasingly important as governments confront scams targeting victims worldwide, including in China and the United States. Meanwhile, Africa's new credit ratings agency aims to challenge assessments that critics say overstate the continent's invest...
Hidden Uranium in DRC Cobalt Exports to China: Is It a Problem?
October 02, 2026
The DRC's cobalt industry is also moving uranium through global supply chains, creating a problem that extends beyond critical-minerals security. Researchers estimate that 2,000–5,000 tons of uranium may have left the country as a byproduct of cobalt production, raising questions about nuclear-security risks, environmental exposure, and the traceability of mineral exports. The challenge is persistent rather than catastrophic: uranium occurs naturally alongside DRC cobalt and can remain in cob...
China, Taiwan and the Somaliland Question
September 18, 2026
China's engagement across Africa is increasingly shaped by both high-level geopolitics and competition in everyday markets. Somalia's renewed ties with Beijing are being driven in part by the Somaliland question, particularly its growing relationship with Taiwan. At the same time, Chinese companies continue expanding their commercial footprint across the continent. The U.S.-China technology contest is also playing out in Africa, but the scale of investment highlights a significant gap between...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The China in Africa Podcast?
The China in Africa Podcast is hosted by Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden. Its publicly listed email is eric@chinaglobalsouth.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The China in Africa Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The China in Africa Podcast: eric@chinaglobalsouth.com.
How many listeners does The China in Africa Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The China in Africa Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The China in Africa Podcast?
The China in Africa Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Subject-matter experts in China-Africa relations, African geopolitics, international development, trade, media influence, or strategic diplomacy, typically with academic, policy, research, consulting, or published-author credentials. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantive policy research; Research or policy roles at universities, think tanks, or international development consultancies; Expertise advising or analyzing African governments, China-Africa relations, trade, investment, or media. Recent guests include Emeka Umejei, Huiyi Chen, and Ovigwe Eguegu.
How hard is it to get booked on The China in Africa Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The China in Africa Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, China Africa Relations, African Geopolitics, and International Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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